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The Meota Combines and Battleford Beaver Blues always put on great battles. The latest meeting between the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League sides will have some extra meaning. Friday’s 7:30 p.m.

The Wilkie Outlaws made up for lost time over the weekend.

As the 2016 calendar year draws to a close, the Battlefords North Stars can easily stake a claim to being one of the top Junior A teams in the country.

The Nipawin Hawks are heading into the Christmas break feeling good about themselves as they are riding a four game winning streak.

After he was pulled in the third period against the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre Wednesday, Battlefords North Stars goaltender Joel Grzybowski rebounded in a huge way Saturday night.

There were some anxious moments for fans at the Civic Centre Friday as the Battlefords North Stars almost let a 3-0 lead slip away.

Battleford Judo Club member Grace Burton showcased her skill outside of the province last month, as she competed at events in Montreal, Que. and Toronto, Ont.

After the first 20 minutes of play, it looked the Battlefords North Stars were going to have their way with the Flin Flon Bombers.

The defense continues to be a work in progress for the Melfort Mustangs but they are continuing to improve as they finished the week with a 1-0-0-1 record.

Of the five players in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League that are committed to play for NCAA Division I college hockey programs in the United States, Notre Dame Hounds forward Adam Dawe stands out for a number of reasons.